Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

The Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth College isa multidisciplinary community of researchers experts and citizens who are leading the decarbonization of the global economy. The Institute invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship that will focus on research aligned with the Institutes mission toaccelerate an affordable reliable and equitable clean energy transition for the benefit of society.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will collaborate with Irving Institute affiliated faculty and report to Geoffrey Parker Faculty Director of the Irving Institute and Charles E. Hutchinson 68A Professor of Engineering. The research fellow will be hosted at the Irving Institute and have access to Dartmouths faculty resources and networks allowing them to pursue novel research questions and contribute to the broader academic discourse on climate and energy.

This is a two-year research position with potential extension (up to 36 months) subject to funding availability beginning 1 June 1 July 1 August or 1 September 2026. The research fellow will receive an annualized salary of up to $75000 (paid in monthly installments) plus benefits $5000 annually to support computing travel and research needs and office space with access to other research needs or equipment.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in an area relevant to the field of energy from across the social sciences engineering sciences or humanities and must have their degree in hand by June 30 2026.

Minimum selection criteria include the following: (1) excellent English verbal and written communication skills; (2) strong analytic and data analysis/machine learning skills; and (3) excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in collaborative environments including with stakeholders and other non-technical parties.

We are especially interested in applicants with (1) experience working at or with private sector organizations; (2) experience translating research findings into implications relevant for businesses communities and/or policy makers; and (3) knowledge of or experience in identifying and responding to funding opportunities (i.e. grant writing).